RoadCraft News

The first bit of DLC for mud-splattered infrastructure setup sim RoadCraft has rumbled out of the garage, bringing with it a couple of new maps, several extra vehicles, and some extra-tough options for those craving a hard time.

One of those fresh rides is a bridge layer, and you best believe it'll end up wedged somewhere improbable with its wheels spinning helplessly once I get my hands on it. How can you mess up motoring towards a gap, and pressing the 'commence bridgening' button? It'll be possible.

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[h3]Hey Builders![/h3][p][/p][p]The RoadCraft Rebuild Expansion is now live, bringing over 100 new missions! [/p][p]Check out the trailer over here! [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]🌍 DISCOVER 2 NEW MAPS[/h3]

• [p]Contamination – contain a train derailment with toxic cargo.[/p]

• [p]Wash Out – tackle flooding and marsh drainage.[/p]

[carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]🚚 ENJOY NEW VEHICLES[/h3][p]Roll out with the Vostok MU-97 Ant Bridge Layer, plus four new vehicle variants to expand your fleet:[/p]

• [p]Tayga 6455B Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Arminger Thunder “Expeditions”[/p]
• [p]Tuz 119 Mutt[/p]
• [p]Mule T1 Trailblazer[/p]

[p][/p][h3]⚙️ TRY THE NEW DIFFICULTY OPTIONS[/h3][p]All players receive fresh difficulty settings to push their builds further, including:[/p]

• [p]Fuel management[/p]
• [p]Immersive UI[/p]
• [p]Realistic gearboxes[/p]
• [p]Convoy coordination[/p]
• [p]Economy modifiers[/p]

[p]You’ll also get the Wayfarer ST7050 Fuel Truck and a batch of fixes & improvements.[/p][p][/p][p]Get it now! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h3]Hello Builders![/h3][p][/p][p]The update 4 is now available on every platform! It brings new vehicles, 2 new DLC maps, Difficulty Options, QoL improvements and various bug fixes. Read the complete patch notes below.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]PATCH NOTES[/h2][p][/p][h3]New Features[/h3][p][/p][p]DLC - Added New DLC Vehicles[/p][p][/p][p]• Vostok MU-97 "Ant" Bridge Layer[/p][p]• Vostok MU-97 "Ant" Rusty Bridge Layer[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]DLC - Added New DLC Vehicles Variants[/p][p][/p][p]• Tayga 6455B Bridge Layer[/p][p]• Armiger Thunder "Expedition" Scout[/p][p]• MULE T1 "Trailblazer" Cargo Crane Truck[/p][p]• Tuz 119 "Mutt" Rusty Scout[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]DLC - Added 2 Maps[/p][p][/p][p]• Contamination[/p][p]• Wash Out[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]FREE - Added New Vehicles Variants[/p][p][/p][p]• Wayfarer ST7050 Fuel Truck[/p][p][/p][p]FREE - Added Difficulty Modifiers (Hardmode)[/p][p][/p][p]As promised a few months ago, we added different difficulty modifiers to spice up your experience! [/p][p]When starting a new save, you’ll have the opportunity to customisze your game by adding fuel management, economy modifiers and more. Don’t hesitate to start a new save with these modifiers enabled.[/p][p][/p][p]• Limited Fuel[/p][p]• Convoy Difficulty[/p][p]• Fewer Convoys[/p][p]• Gearbox[/p][p]• Bridge Costs[/p][p]• Economy Modifiers[/p][p]• Realistic Quarry Zones[/p][p]• Recovery Rules[/p][p]• Vehicle Cost[/p][p][/p][h3]Fixes & Improvements[/h3][p][/p][p]General[/p][p] [/p][p]• Fixes for multiple random crashes and general stability improvements[/p][p]• Minor performance optimisations[/p][p]• Minor save system optimisations[/p][p]• Localisation issues[/p][p]• Added: 4 HUD modes in Settings[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]UI/UX[/p][p][/p][p]• Fixed: "Interaction" button no longer appears gray in the Details window[/p][p]• Fixed: "Start/stop engine" button icon no longer persists incorrectly[/p][p]• Fixed: Balance replenishment animation now properly plays in the garage tab after selling vehicles[/p][p]• Fixed: Selector no longer disappears when switching diagonally to a cell with two vehicles[/p][p]• Fixed: Profile data now displays correctly in the garage Details window.[/p][p]• Fixed: Crane control tutorial now displays in the correct language based on game settings.[/p][p]• Fixed: Session opening no longer fails if the player switches to the Permissions window during the process[/p][p]• Fixed: Loading animation no longer remains stuck in the Pause Menu after exiting multiplayer window[/p][p]• Fixed: Gamepad’s "Delete point" button in AI route editing is now correctly marked as active.[/p][p]• Fixed: Resolved issue where scene restart forced AI routing cursor instead of default[/p][p]• Fixed: Canceling company customisation now returns the player to the previous screen instead of reopening customisation[/p][p]• Fixed: AI route points can now be placed close to UI elements without placement issues[/p][p]• Fixed: Client selection action menu now disappears as expected after use[/p][p]• Added: Route markers[/p][p][/p][p]Render[/p][p][/p][p]• Fixed a bug with trees twitching during the rain[/p][p]• Fixed a bug with flickering branches[/p][p]• Fixed a bug with tiled terrain after reentering to the map[/p][p]• Fixed a bug where the target display changes after switching to windowed mode[/p][p]• Fixed a bug with square water VFX[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where terrain deforms when vehicles pass nearby[/p]

[h2]August highlights ✨[/h2][p]August was a busy month behind the scenes, and we couldn’t resist sharing one exciting news: Road Kings, our upcoming on-road trucking simulation coming in 2026. 🚚[/p][p][/p][h3]MARK SEPTEMBER 4 IN YOUR CALENDAR 📅[/h3][p]Next Thursday, get ready for a triple dose of content: SnowRunner’s Season 16, the Rebuild Expansion for RoadCraft, and a brand-new Ford DLC for Expeditions all launching on the same day![/p][p][/p][h3]📸 NEW VP CONTEST: FPS VIEW[/h3][p]This month, we’re focusing on first-person perspective screenshots from SnowRunner, RoadCraft, and Expeditions.[/p][p]Hop in the driver’s seat and show us the world through your eyes whether it’s a rugged trail, a flooded road, or a massive construction site, we want your most immersive shots! 👀[/p][p]Basically, we want to see what’s on your windshield![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Post your entry on the Discord “contest” channel by September 16 for a chance to win a key for SnowRunner, RoadCraft, or Expeditions on any platform except Switch 🎁.[/p][p][/p][p]Feel free to edit your images and include as many photos as you like, but all in one entry![/p][p]Join here[/p][p]Let’s see the road from your cabin![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🎉 LET’S CELEBRATE YEAR 5 PASS![/h3][p]Exciting news! September 4 also marks the start of the Year 5 Pass![/p][p]We’re happy to keep this journey going with you, thanks for all your support. 💙[/p][p]At launch, you’ll also grab your instant skin rewards. Check them out!
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⚡ SEASON 16 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER[/h3][p]Closing out Year 4 in style, Season 16: High Voltage takes you to Washington State! ⚡[/p][p]Fix the infrastructure, power up the hydro plant, and get ready for new challenges![/p][p][/p][p]You will explore three new maps and tackle challenges with three new trucks:[/p]

• [p]HIB Billert 1980[/p]
• [p]PLAD 440 “Buddy”[/p]
• [p]Sleiter ST 833 “Chimera”[/p]

[carousel][/carousel][p]This new Season will be live on September 4 too![/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ SWITCH & MAC: END OF SUPPORT[/h3][p]Hey Runners! Just so you know: Switch and Mac won’t get live-ops updates anymore (crossplay stays until November ✅).[/p][p]Multiplayer is still here, mods are still working on Switch and from now on, the game is yours to shape on these platforms![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ REBUILD EXPANSION IS COMING VERY SOON![/h3][p]Over 100 new missions are coming your way on September 4 in two brand-new maps: Contamination and Wash Out.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]→ Roll out with new vehicles like the massive Vostok MU-97 Ant Bridge Layer, plus four variants:[/p]

• [p]Tayga 6455B Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Arminger Thunder “Expeditions”[/p]
• [p]Tuz 119 Mutt[/p]
• [p]Mule T1 Trailblazer[/p]

[p]The Rebuild Expansion content is available for Rebuild Expansion owners and can also be purchased as a standalone DLC.[/p][p]All players will get the new difficulty options, which let you push your builds further with fuel management, gearboxes, convoy coordination and economy tweaks. You’ll also receive the Wayfarer ST7050 Fuel Truck and various fixes and improvements. [/p][p][/p][h3]🎵 AUGUST RHYMED WITH PATCH 3 AND PTS[/h3][p]August was about polish with Patch 3 (bug fixes and small additions).[/p][p][/p][p]We also opened the Public Test Server on Steam for all RoadCraft owners featuring the upcoming Rebuild Expansion content![/p][p]👉 Patch notes here[/p][p][/p][p]And don’t forget: we’ve got a dedicated PTS channel on our Discord. Just grab the “RoadCraft PTS” role to join the convo![/p][p]Join here
[/p][p][/p][h3]🛻 NEW FORD TRUCKS JOIN THE ADVENTURE![/h3][p]Get ready! The Ford DLC arrives on September 4, adding two new trucks to your garage:[/p]

• [p]Super Duty F-450, a humble workhouse that can handle the hardships of a days-long journey without a single hiccup.[/p]
• [p]F150 Raptor 2024, a fast and powerful offroad beast well-known for its outstanding reliability, especially in desert condition[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]👑 REVEALING ROAD KINGS[/h2][p]We recently revealed Road Kings, our brand-new truck sim coming in 2026, set in the American South.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Unlike the MudRunner franchise, which focuses on off-road adventures, Road Kings is all about on-road driving. Take the wheel of powerful semis hauling heavy cargo across highways, cities, and rural areas. 🛣️[/p][p][/p][p]A closed beta is planned![/p][p]Sign up here[/p][p](Registering doesn’t guarantee access; beta expected in the coming months.)[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Some of you asked if SnowRunner will still be supported. Don’t worry! Road Kings is developed by a separate team, so SnowRunner will continue its journey as usual.[/p][p]For more info, check out our FAQ and join the dedicated socials:[/p][p]X[/p][p]Discord[/p][p][/p][h2]📬 Stay in touch with us![/h2][p]Whether you’re into SnowRunner, RoadCraft, or Expeditions, our Discord is the hub for all things community![/p][p]👉 Join here[/p][p]
You can also catch us on:[/p][p]X RoadCraft X SnowRunner[/p][p]Facebook Instagram YouTube Focus Together[/p][p][/p][p]That’s it from us for now! [/p][p]Enjoy the last days of summer and we’ll see each other in September, drivers! 🌇[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[h3]​Hi Builders![/h3][p][/p][p]The Public Test Server is now live! 🏗️[/p][p]
You can access it right now on your Steam library. It's available to all RoadCraft players who own at least the base game.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also opened a dedicated PTS channel on our Discord, where you can share your feedback and discuss without spoiling the fun for other players. [/p][p]Don’t forget to take the "RoadCraft PTS" role to access this channel![/p][p]
[/p][p]Join our Discord here! [/p][p][/p][p]​The PTS features the upcoming Rebuild Expansion content, launching this September. [/p][p][/p][p]Check out the patch notes below for full details.[/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ General[/h3][p][/p][p]🚗 Added 7 New Vehicles:[/p]

• [p]Armiger Thunder "Expedition" – Scout[/p]
• [p]MULE T1 "Trailblazer" – Cargo Crane Truck[/p]
• [p]Tayga 6455B – Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Tuz 119 "Mutt" – Rusty Scout[/p]
• [p]Vostok MU-97 "Ant" – Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Vostok MU-97 "Ant" – Rusty Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Wayfarer ST7050 – Fuel Truck[/p]

[p]🗺️ Added 2 DLC Maps:[/p]

• [p]Contamination[/p]
• [p]Washout[/p]

[p]⚙️ Added Difficulty Modifiers (Hardmode options):[/p]

• [p]Fuel[/p]
• [p]Immersive UI[/p]
• [p]Gearbox[/p]
• [p]Realistic Convoys[/p]
• [p]Economy modifiers[/p]
• [p]Bridge building costs[/p]
• [p]Recovery rules[/p]
• [p]Quarry Zone sizes[/p]
• [p]Vehicle costs[/p]

[h2]🔧 Fixes & Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Save system fixes[/p]
• [p]Performance optimizations[/p]
• [p]Graphical artifacts fixes[/p]